LeBron James Explains Why He Doesn’t Talk To Michael Jordan

Among the NBA’s best names are LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers and Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls. Despite the fact that they are from different times, analogies between them have frequently sparked discussions. When Jordan was ending his NBA career in 2003, James made his NBA debut.

During his recent appearance on the Pat McAfee Show, James discussed the impact Jordan has had on his career and shared details about his relationship with the iconic player. Although he admires Jordan’s competitive spirit, the 21-time All-Star admitted that they keep their distance.

LeBron James opens up on his relationship with Michael Jordan

He continued by disclosing the cause of their little communication, stating that it is because he is preoccupied with his profession. James stated:  “We don’t talk. Because I’m still playing. I’m still playing, I’m still focused on my craft right now.”

“Me & Michal Jordan are in a good spot..

I hope that we talk more when I’m done playing..

Me & Kobe never had a real relationship until we were at the Olympics together..

We were like family once he retired & I became a Laker..

MJ doesn’t wanna talk to me until I’m done” … pic.twitter.com/axbmfJJvQk

— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) March 26, 2025

He continued by saying that after he retires, things might be different. Given that Jordan is his idol, LeBron admitted that every instance in which they had interacted meant a great deal to him.

He said:  “And MJ, we all know MJ. Even if you don’t know him personally, he is one of the most ruthless competitors there is and – until I’m done and he doesn’t have to look at me running up and down wearing the No. 23, and every time my name is mentioned, it’s mentioned with his – he’s like: ‘I don’t want to f**king talk to you. Don’t talk to me right now, I’m on a back nine.’”

James disclosed in the same broadcast that Michael Jordan served as the inspiration for his choice to don the No. 23 jersey.

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